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2019-11-04
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2019-11-19
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  1. “Some may have been eroded due to historical reasons, but it is important that the international community support nationally led initiatives based on domestic perspectives.”

    2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source

  2. “On the demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, the true reintegration of former combatants, after being demobilized, in fact lied mainly within the realm of the socioeconomic dimension. Demobilization and reintegration in Rwanda reinforced reconciliation. The process was conducted in a manner that built trust and confidence among combatants and made them feel accepted by the community. It was based upon building capacity to earn a living or have assets that could form a source of livelihood, so that they began to feel a part of society. In conclusion, let me stress the importance of national ownership of the reconciliation process. All communities have traditional mechanisms of conflict prevention and reconciliation.”

    2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source

  3. “Rwandan women in different leadership positions played critical roles in mobilizing fellow women and men to live together and find common solutions to their own problems and those of their country. Women initiated and led community dialogues, which helped to heal relationships among different groups, particularly survivors and former prisoners. Turning to the repatriation, resettlement and reintegration of refugees, after the genocide the Government acknowledged that national unity among the people of Rwanda could not be achieved without a definitive solution to the problem of Rwandan refugees. It should be acknowledged that the return of refugees to their country and their proper reintegration is an absolute right and represents a factor of peace, unity and national reconciliation.”

    2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source

  4. “With respect to transitional justice, the concept note rightly states that reconciliation has been closely associated with transitional justice and its restorative dimension. That is what Rwanda's homegrown restorative justice model, commonly known as Gacaca, aimed to achieve. Given the nature of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, during which perpetrators turned against their closest neighbours, it was imperative that justice for the victims be accompanied by restorative aims. With regard to the role of women, after the destructive genocide of 1994, there was a great need to mobilize and assist the population in rebuilding their lives, as well as their communities and the country as a whole.”

    2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source

  5. “After the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the National Unity Government created the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission, which has subsequently played a leading role in establishing various homegrown initiatives aimed at promoting national unity and the fight against divisive ideology. The reconciliation model in Rwanda is nationally oriented and is both backward- and forward-looking. It is a process through which a society moves from a divided past to a shared present and future for the country. All approaches to national reconciliation have been developed with the deep understanding ofthe past. Allow me to share a few key practical peacebuilding approaches that contributed to reconciliation in my country.”

    2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source

  6. “First and foremost, I congratulate the United Kingdom on its presidency of the Security Council for this month. I thank you, Madam President, in particular for organizing today's open debate and the manner in which you have framed this important topic. In sharing Rwanda's experience of reconciliation and lessons learned, my points will touch on key elements conveyed in the concept note (8/2019/871, annex). In the case of Rwanda, the most important driving force for reconciliation has been the genuine and consistent political will of the country's leadership to ensure that unity and reconciliation form the bedrock of all national reconstruction efforts. The first practical lesson that we can observe is that political will is indispensable to ensure that reconciliation efforts work.”

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  7. “At the national level, it is vital to adopt and implement national policies and national actions plans and to make efforts within regional frameworks aimed at raising public awareness of women's rights and the importance of their role and participation in peace processes. Regarding all the aspects I have mentioned, including others in my written statement, Rwanda will hold the 2019 Global Gender Summit from 25 to 27 November under the theme "Unpacking constraints to gender equality". All Member States are welcome.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  8. “Pramila Patten, Special Representative ofthe Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, for putting the focus on survivors during last week's event to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the mandate on sexual violence in conflict. We welcome the launch of the Global Fund for Survivors of conflict-related violence by Nobel Peace Prize laureates Dr. Denis Mukwege and Ms. Nadia Murad and encourage more members to support the Fund. Supporting countries in need by strengthening the legal and policy framework that advances the rights of women and children is vital. Prevention of sexual violence starts with strong institutions and comprehensive legal frameworks during times of peace. Holding perpetrators of sexual violence to account is crucial to delivering justice to victims and to deterring future crimes.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  9. “As the third top troop- contributing country, we are fully committed to the women and peace and security agenda in United Nations peace operations. It is essential to raise awareness and build the capacities of local communities, as they are the first line of response to conflict-related sexual violence. During Rwanda's reconstruction period, the role of local communities was central to effective prevention, timely reporting and accountability. Turning to the focus on a survivor-centred approach, there is a need to reinforce the protection and rehabilitation of victims of sexual abuse in armed conflicts by providing services, including medical care, psychological support, the protection of victims and legal aid. In that regard, we commend Ms.”

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  10. “The political will of Member States, the United Nations Secretariat and the commitment of all parties to a conflict are critical to creating the necessary environment for meaningful women's participation. It is particularly hard to understand the absence of women in negotiations for peace agreements supported by the United Nations, as was reported earlier by the Executive Director of UN-Women in her briefing (see S/PV.8649). The women and peace and security agenda should be central in all peacekeeping missions with a protection of civilian mandate. Effective implementation calls for increased investment in women and peace and security advisers in peacekeeping missions and regular reporting. The protection of civilians is and will continue to be the driver of Rwanda's engagement in United Nations peacekeeping.”

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  11. “Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2000, 19 related resolutions have been adopted, similarly highlighting the suffering that women face as a result of armed conflict and recognizing that women carry the heaviest burdens related to conflicts. Unfortunately, despite all those resolutions, atrocities against women and girls in armed conflicts have continued. Today's wars continue to be fought on women's bodies in acts of terror with the aim of destroying beyond recovery the social fabric of targeted communities. There remains a great deal of work for us to advance women's empowerment in the area of peace and security. In that respect, I would like to make the following recommendations.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  12. “This open debate comes at an opportune time to reflect on the achievements, challenges and remaining work ahead on issues related to the women and peace and security agenda, as we mark 10 years since the establishment of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and nearly 20 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). The issues related to women, peace and security are a core foundation of lasting peace. The full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda involves the meaningful participation in the full spectrum of conflict mediation, conflict resolution and the negotiation of peace agreements and peacebuilding.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source